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Abbreviations ALOX arachidonate lipoxygenase; ARNTL/BMAL1 aryl hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator-like; ATM ATM serine/threonine kinase; ATG autophagy-related; cGAMP cyclic GMP-AMP; CGAS cyclic GMP-AMP synthase; ER endoplasmic reticulum; FANCD2 FA complementation group D2; GPX4 glutathione peroxidase 4; IFNA1/IFNα interferon alpha 1; IFNB1/IFNβ interferon beta 1; MAP1LC3B/LC3 microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 beta; MDA malondialdehyde; mtDNA mitochondrial DNA; NCOA4 nuclear receptor coactivator 4; PDAC pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma; POLG DNA polymerase gamma, catalytic subunit; qRT-PCR quantitative polymerase chain reaction; RCD regulated cell death; ROS reactive oxygen species; SLC7A11 solute carrier family 7 member 11; STING1/TMEM173 stimulator of interferon response cGAMP interactor 1; TFAM transcription factor A, mitochondrial.Although the treatment of brain tumors by targeting kinase-regulated macroautophagy/autophagy, is under investigation, the precise mechanism underlying autophagy initiation and its significance in glioblastoma (GBM) remains to be defined. Here, we report that PAK1 (p21 [RAC1] activated kinase 1) is significantly upregulated and promotes GBM development. The Cancer Genome Atlas analysis suggests that the oncogenic role of PAK1 in GBM is mainly associated with autophagy. Subsequent experiments demonstrate that PAK1 indeed serves as a positive modulator for hypoxia-induced autophagy in GBM. PQR309 Mechanistically, hypoxia induces ELP3-mediated PAK1 acetylation at K420, which suppresses the dimerization of PAK1 and enhances its activity, thereby leading to subsequent PAK1-mediated ATG5 (autophagy related 5) phosphorylation at the T101 residue. This event not only protects ATG5 from ubiquitination-dependent degradation but also increases the affinity between the ATG12-ATG5 complex and ATG16L1 (autophagy related 16 like 1cycle 42; CGGA Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas; CHX, cycloheximide; ELP3 elongator acetyltransferase complex subunit 3; GBM, glioblastoma; HBSS Hanks balanced salts solution; MAP1LC3B/LC3 microtubule associated protein 1 light chain 3 beta; MAP2K1 mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1; MAPK14, mitogen-activated protein kinase 14; PAK1 p21 (RAC1) activated kinase 1; PDK1 pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 1; PGK1, phosphoglycerate kinase 1; PTMs post-translational modifications; RAC1 Rac family small GTPase 1; SQSTM1 sequestosome 1; TCGA, The Cancer Genome Atlas.Contrast gain control is the systematic adjustment of neuronal gain in response to the contrast of sensory input. It is widely observed in sensory cortical areas and has been proposed to be a canonical neuronal computation. Here, we investigated whether shunting inhibition from parvalbumin-positive interneurons - a mechanism involved in gain control in visual cortex - also underlies contrast gain control in auditory cortex. First, we performed extracellular recordings in the auditory cortex of anesthetized male mice, and optogenetically manipulated the activity of parvalbumin-positive interneurons while varying the contrast of the sensory input. We found that both activation and suppression of parvalbumin interneuron activity altered the overall gain of cortical neurons. However, despite these changes in overall gain, we found that manipulating parvalbumin interneuron activity did not alter the strength of contrast gain control in auditory cortex. Furthermore, parvalbumin-positive interneurons did not show increases in activity in response to high contrast stimulation, which would be expected if they drive contrast gain control. Finally, we performed in vivo whole-cell recordings in auditory cortical neurons during high and low contrast stimulation, and found that no increase in membrane conductance was observed during high contrast stimulation. Taken together, these findings indicate that while parvalbumin-positive interneuron activity modulates the overall gain of auditory cortical responses, other mechanisms are primarily responsible for contrast gain control in this cortical area.Objectives Lymphatic metastasis is the main cause of low patient survival in cases of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Several animal models have been established to uncover the mechanism that regulates lymph node metastasis of OSCC cells. Unfortunately, these models often take a long time to establish. The prolonged tumor burden can lead to animal cachexia, which may ultimately affect the experimental outcome. To overcome the disadvantages of these models, we established an orthotopic metastatic animal model of OSCC that showed quick lymph node metastasis potential.Results DiR dye-labeled CAL27 cells were injected into tongue tissues of BALB/c nude mice, and the cells metastasized to lymph nodes on day 3. Metastasis was monitored using an in vivo imaging system and confirmed by histological observation. Using this model, we investigated the role of hyaluronic acid (HA) on the cervical metastasis of OSCC cells. Surprisingly, we found that the presence of HA significantly reduced the incidence of metastasis to cervical lymph nodes compared with the control group. Further analysis revealed that the presence of exogenous HA promoted mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) in primary tumors while reducing the metastatic potential of OSCC.Conclusion Our findings confirmed the establishment of a fast and reliable lymphatic metastatic mouse model of OSCC that can be used for investigating metastatic mechanisms and analyzing various antimetastasis strategies. An equally important discovery is the antimetastatic property of HA, which could provide a potential therapeutic strategy for OSCC.Background The opioid epidemic continues to challenge the United States, fueled by illicitly manufactured fentanyl. All stakeholders involved in fighting the opioid epidemic, from medical providers to policy makers, will benefit from understanding what contributes to overdoses. Recently incarcerated individuals represent a particularly vulnerable population. Methods We performed a retrospective review of Jefferson County Coroner data for overdose deaths by postmortem toxicology between January 2017 and December 2018. Patients were cross-referenced with Jefferson County Department of Corrections (DOC) records, with inclusion of individuals with violations after January 2016 to focus on recently incarcerated individuals. We analyzed substances found in toxicology reports and substance risk level assigned based on screening by the DOC. Results A total of 575 opioid overdose deaths occurred in Jefferson County from 2017-2018, with 55 of these individuals having interaction with the DOC after January 1, 2016. DOC population individuals had statistically significant higher findings of amphetamines/methamphetamines.